Thai junta lacks policies to reverse security decline

Significance

The discussions will come as police investigate attacks across seven provinces two weeks ago that killed four and injured 30. Their focus is now on southern militants: if they are found to be involved in the attacks that would indicate a substantial escalation of the separatist insurgency.

Impacts

• Competition among security agencies will impede ongoing and future investigations.
• Further attacks against civilian and military targets are likely, affecting tourism.
• The government will probably tighten its crackdown against its political opponents.